Gennings Dunker Turns Heads at Senior Bowl, Could Be Key to Packers’ O-Line Rebuild
The Green Bay Packers’ late-season collapse in 2025 wasn’t due to one glaring issue-it was death by a thousand cuts. But if there was one consistent problem during that five-game losing skid, it was the offensive line.
Protection broke down, the run game stalled, and the offense never found its rhythm. As Green Bay heads into the offseason, fixing the trenches has to be priority No.
Enter Gennings Dunker, a name Packers fans might want to get familiar with.
The Iowa offensive lineman is making waves during Senior Bowl week, flashing the kind of versatility and edge that Green Bay desperately needs. He’s been repping at right tackle and right guard during practices, and even mentioned to reporters that he’s taken snaps at center. That kind of flexibility is gold for a team looking to retool its front five.
A Work in Progress Up Front
The Packers began reshaping their offensive line last offseason, and while the pieces didn’t quite come together, there’s a sense that the foundation is being laid. Aaron Banks was brought in to shore up left guard, while Elgton Jenkins-usually a rock at guard-was shifted to center.
That move didn’t pan out as hoped. Jenkins struggled before a season-ending leg injury, and Banks took time to settle in.
Now, the next phase of the rebuild is on the table.
Rasheed Walker is expected to hit free agency, and 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan is likely to move back to his natural position-though questions remain about his ceiling. Jenkins’ future is up in the air due to looming salary cap concerns, and while Banks and Anthony Belton seem poised to start at guard, Zach Tom is the only sure thing right now. Tom locked down the right tackle spot in 2025 and looked every bit the franchise cornerstone.
So what does that leave Green Bay with? Potentially a starting five of Morgan, Banks, Jenkins, Belton, and Tom-but that’s assuming everyone stays healthy and on the roster. That’s a big assumption.
Which brings us back to Dunker.
Dunker Checks the Boxes
Dunker isn’t just a Senior Bowl standout-he’s got a résumé that backs it up. Over 2,200 career snaps at Iowa, a three-year starter, and a 2024 campaign that earned him a 90.2 overall grade on 588 snaps, per Pro Football Focus.
That’s not just solid-it’s elite. He allowed only 10 pressures last season, down from 12 and 11 the previous two years.
That kind of consistency and improvement is exactly what NFL teams look for in a draft prospect.
And it’s not just the numbers. Dunker’s tape shows a lineman with real awareness, especially when handling stunts-something that gave the Packers’ line fits last season.
He’s also effective at the second level, which fits well with Green Bay’s zone-blocking schemes. And perhaps most importantly, he brings a physical edge-what one observer called “nastiness to his game.”
That’s a trait this Packers line sorely lacked in 2025.
A Culture Fit, Too
Let’s be honest-there’s something about a guy who enjoys a postgame Culver’s run that just feels right for Green Bay. But beyond the Wisconsin-friendly fast food order, Dunker seems like a natural fit for the Packers' locker room and offensive identity. He’s tough, versatile, and experienced-traits that align with what Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur are likely looking for as they reshape the line.
With the NFL Combine and pre-draft process still ahead, Dunker is putting himself firmly on the radar. If Green Bay wants to solidify its offensive line and give Jordan Love the protection he needs to take the next step, adding a player like Dunker could be a smart move.
One thing’s clear: the Packers can’t afford another season of instability up front. And Gennings Dunker may just be the kind of building block they need to get it right.